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Economics & Politics Teacher (0.5-1.0)

Economics & Politics Teacher (0.5-1.0)

Nelson and Colne College

Nelson

Salary:
Up to £34,775 per annum depending on experience
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
15 November 2018

Job overview

Economics & Politics Teacher (0.5-1.0)

Salary: Up to £34,775 per annum depending on experience 

Closing Date: Thursday 15th November 2018 

Interview Date: Friday 30th November 2018 

Nelson and Colne College, an Outstanding education provider with excellent facilities and unparalleled staff benefits, are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Economics & Politics Teacher (0.5-1.0) to join their Business, Languages & Humanities team on a permanent basis from January 2019. 

The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader, focused on student progress and supporting students into high quality educational and work based destinations. 

Trainee Teachers will also be considered for this role. 

Main duties include:

· Teach A-Level Economics & Politics, delivering effective learning for students

· Be up to date, plan and prepare and high quality teaching as required by your Line Manager to the appropriate number of hours (810 hrs or pro rata per annum)

· Develop and share resources for the course/subject including maintaining effective links across College for resources

· Deliver enrichment and enhancement activities

· Maintain comprehensive, up to date, student/course/subject records and provide information, as requested

The ideal candidate will have:

· Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification

· Recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment

· Compliance with CPD requirements

· A recognised IT qualification at level 1 or a willingness to achieve a recognised IT qualification at level 1 within 2 years of commencing the role (desirable)

· A higher degree or advanced qualification (desirable) 

· Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area (Economics & Politics) 

· Knowledge of and proven ability to deliver the curriculum successfully

How to apply:

If you are interested in this post and would like to find out more, please visit our website and complete an online application form. 

http://careers.nelson.ac.uk/job/economics-politics-teacher-0-5-1-0/

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

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About Nelson and Colne College

Nelson and Colne College, located in the town of Nelson, Lancashire, offers further education to 1,600 full-time students and 3,500 part-time adults. The college was founded during the reorganisation of education in Pendle in the early 1970s and created by the merger of several local sixth forms. 

Recent investments have included a £2m engineering facility, an all-weather sports pitch and gym, fully equipped science laboratories, and student study and social spaces. In January 2017, Nelson and Colne College launched a university centre to offer a range of higher education programmes in East Lancashire and beyond. 

Principal 

Amanda Melton 

Values and vision

Nelson and Colne College’s overarching vision is summed up in its commitment to “expanding horizons; excelling together; and always learning". It  promises to: put people at its centre; take care to understand each other’s individual qualities and needs; ensure that every single member of the college knows they matter; and celebrate individuality and recognise the strength of diversity.   

The college also promotes a “green” ethos among its students and staff, setting up a sustainability group to raise awareness of environmental issues. The whole college has signed up to challenging goals to reduce its carbon footprint.   

Ofsted report 

“The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Assessment is well planned and marking is thorough and helpful. The internal lesson observation system is rigorous and carefully moderated and helps improve the teaching and learning. Staff development is well focused on college priorities.” 

View Nelson and Colne College’s latest Ofsted report 

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Applications closed